U.S. Military Prepares for Potential Deployment to Minnesota Amid Immigration Protests
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U.S. Military Prepares for Potential Deployment to Minnesota Amid Immigration Protests

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Up to 1,500 active-duty troops in Alaska are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, following President Trump's consideration of invoking the Insurrection Act to address ongoing protests over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Up to 1,500 U.S. active-duty troops stationed in Alaska are on standby for potential deployment to Minnesota, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity. This development follows President Trump's recent indication that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to manage ongoing protests in Minneapolis related to intensified immigration enforcement measures.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated via email that the "Department of War is always prepared to execute the orders of the Commander-in-Chief if called upon."

Over the weekend, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz directed the state's National Guard to prepare for possible deployment to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; however, they have not been deployed yet.

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Up to 1,500 U.S. active-duty troops stationed in Alaska are on standby for potential deployment to Minnesota.

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President Trump indicated he may invoke the Insurrection Act to manage ongoing protests in Minneapolis related to intensified immigration enforcement measures.

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Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated via email that the 'Department of War is always prepared to execute the orders of the Commander-in-Chief if called upon.'

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz directed the state's National Guard to prepare for possible deployment to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; however, they have not been deployed yet.

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